The new beast

[Thumbpicker]

2026 BMW R1300RS Triple Black. Picked it up yesterday. It is an ex demo - 500kms on it. I can't see any scratches etc. Should be great! 4 years 10 months warranty left. One interesting thing is it has no clutch! it's an automatic but you can put it in manual mode and shift like a normal sport bike - you just don't have to pull the clutch in at lights etc. It also has front and rear adaptive cruise control and heated grips and seats etc.

 

[Monkey Man]

That thing's a beast man!

Congrats brother; you must be very-happy.

 

[LightenUpFrancis]

So is that a DCT in the 1300 now, Thumb?

Serious congratulations. A boxer in black is the classic pairing that can't be topped.

 

[Thumbpicker]

So is that a DCT in the 1300 now, Thumb?

Serious congratulations. A boxer in black is the classic pairing that can't be topped.

Thanks - no a single clutch like a normal bike - they just did away with the clutch lever using a computer controlled servo. You can ride it in automatic mode or manual mode - like a quickshifter/blipper except the quickshifter works smoothly at any rpm and between any gear. Also you can't stall the bike it'll go down to neutral when you stop in automatic or manual mode.

 

[VonBonfire]

Thanks - no a single clutch like a normal bike - they just did away with the clutch lever using a computer controlled servo. You can ride it in automatic mode or manual mode - like a quickshifter/blipper except the quickshifter works smoothly at any rpm and between any gear. Also you can't stall the bike it'll go down to neutral when you stop in automatic or manual mode.

Nice bike and congrats. Too bad it's going to be winter soon on the backside of the pancake. It's been a pretty mild winter here this year so hopefully you'll get some good weather to ride in. Hope you are well!

 

[Monkey Man]

2-for-1 offer in this thread! I said both you guys would be back.

Not sure how many believed me.

 

[VonBonfire]

2-for-1 offer in this thread! I said both you guys would be back.

Not sure how many believed me.

JBT, JohnnyGTR, Smash, 311, Matt300zxt, and a few others are who I hold responsible for it. Tbh there are a lot of guys I love here so maybe it was inevitable.

How you been Monkeyman?

 

[Monkey Man]

Yeah na enough about me bro'.

Just good to see you back is all. I've got nothin'.

 

[VonBonfire]

Yeah na enough about me bro'.

Just good to see you back is all. I've got nothin'.

Fair enough, I had to ask!!!

 

[Monkey Man]

Fair enough, I had to ask!!!

Thank you for asking bro'; it's what decent folks do.

I'm avoiding talking 'bout my challenges 'cause they're not fit for general consumption. Not purdy or uplifting.

 

[VonBonfire]

Thank you for asking bro'; it's what decent folks do.

I'm avoiding talking 'bout my challenges 'cause they're not fit for general consumption. Not purdy or uplifting.

I'm a blues musician, don't confuse me with decent folks.

Sounds like I need to add you to my prayer list. Consider it done. It's lent after all. Be well Monkey!

How about Thumbpickers sweet new bike though? All he needs is a batman mask and a cape to go with that batbike. 1300cc, bet that thing rips like crazy!!!

 

[Monkey Man]

Yeah looks like a sweet machine.

Yeah na don't worry about me bro'. Honestly. I keep going somehow no matter what.

Appreciate the thoughts / sentiment 'though.